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title: "Chemical Agent Resistant Material (CARM) Request for Information"
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# Chemical Agent Resistant Material (CARM) Request for Information

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-64dfbb19-2664-458c-be8b-b40ce77e6ca4

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) in the United Kingdom is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for a Chemical Agent Resistant Material (CARM), aimed at protecting personnel and equipment from contamination. This initiative invites suppliers to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire to explore viable existing solutions in the market. Key dates include the engagement end date on 5th October 2021, and the tender was initiated on 7th September 2021. The procurement is classified under the CPV category for leather, textile fabrics, and materials suitable for nuclear, biological, chemical, and radiological protection equipment.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in the manufacture or supply of protective materials, particularly those involved in textiles and advanced material technologies. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to respond, as the MOD is open to commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) as well as bespoke solutions that fulfil the RFI requirements. Companies with experience in tailoring product specifications and providing evidence from similar projects will be well-positioned to compete in this preliminary engagement process.

## Notice

The United Kingdom (UK) Ministry of Defence (MOD) potentially have a requirement for a Chemical Agent Resistant Material (CARM) to provide protection to personnel and equipment from contamination and cross-contamination. The UK MOD would like to invite interested potential suppliers to participate in a Request for Information (RFI) questionnaire. The RFI consists of several questions which will allow potential suppliers to provide information on COTS or possible bespoke CARM items which would meet the requirements of the Authority. Please note that you are not expected to provide comment on how you would undertake any validation testing of the products as the Authority expect to perform this work to and ensure conformance to the requirements. However, the Authority would still welcome evidence from other projects or references if you are able to provide examples of how you have tailored the physical characteristics (similar to those listed in the RFI questionnaire) in the development of bespoke products. Please note that this is a Request For Information only. This request is not a commitment by the Authority to launch a formal procurement process and the requirement, described, is subject to change, the objective of this RFI is to explore existing solutions available in the market. For further information, please request a copy of the RFI questionnaire from the named contact by 05/10/2021. Josef Pocock Josef.Pocock107@mod.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6520d8-022d-4c45-a76d-cdc447ae319c |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 5 Oct 2021 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS34 8JH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK52 Bath & North East Somerset and South Gloucestershire |
| Local authority | South Gloucestershire |
| Electoral ward | Stoke Park & Cheswick |
| Westminster constituency | Filton and Bradley Stoke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 19000000 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials
- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

## Release History

- 7 Sep 2021 at 13:49 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6520d8-022d-4c45-a76d-cdc447ae319c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ac6520d8-022d-4c45-a76d-cdc447ae319c
  7th September 2021 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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